Wise to the Word: Lemon Chicken

Ever wonder how chefs get that incredibly delicious lemon or orange flavor? They use the zest of citrus. Here's the recipe for Lemon Chicken.

Jim Hillibish

Ever wonder how chefs get that incredibly delicious lemon or orange flavor? They use the zest of citrus. This is the outermost skin layer of lemons, limes or oranges. It is peeled off with a citrus zester or fine grater. The peel adds aromatic oils to raw or cooked foods, including lemon chicken, lemon tarts and many others.

Place flour and chicken into a plastic food bag and shake to coat. Brown in oil. Add mushrooms, soy sauce and ginger, plus zest of the lemon. Add juice of the lemon, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes, depending on thickness of the breasts.

Serves four with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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